Average rent in Arkansas
As of September 2026, the typical rent across Arkansas's 11 metro areas is $1,283 per month (+2.1% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Oct 24 – Nov 26
Arkansas observed rentSame month last yearForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $1,571 | +1.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Jonesboro, AR | $1,237 | +2.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Hot Springs, AR | $1,236 | +4.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Little Rock, AR | $1,234 | +2.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Malvern, AR | $1,200 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Mountain Home, AR | $1,167 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Paragould, AR | $1,090 | +1.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Fort Smith, AR | $1,074 | +3.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Searcy, AR | $1,064 | +4.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Russellville, AR | $905 | +5.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Pine Bluff, AR | $851 | -0.2% | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Arkansas metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.